Detroit, MI vs Edinburg, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Detroit
77.3
#253 nationally
Edinburg
77.3
#254 nationally
Edinburg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 48.8). Detroit leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Edinburg leads in median household income ($54,139 vs $37,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Detroit, MI | Edinburg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#253) | 77.3 (#254) |
| Population | 633,218 | 105,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $76,084 | $216,017 |
| Median Household Income | $37,761 | $54,139 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+2.9 |
C+
77.3 Score
Detroit, MI
Major Michigan city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$76,084
Population
633,218
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Edinburg, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$216,017
Population
105,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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